Do our leaders really want Muskingum County to prosper?

A very, very wealthy investor was touring Muskingum County with the intent of building a factory and 10,000 jobs at the rate of between $15 to $25 per hour with benefits.

Upon completing his tour, he took notice that every school, every church, every government building has proudly displayed God's laws (10 commandments) on their front lawns or on the outside of their buildings.

The investor was highly impressed saying "This puts Muskingum County head and shoulders above the 87 other counties of this state and speaks volumes as to the quality character and morals of the workforce of this county, not the least, it also pleases God!" The decision to build his factory here was a no-brainer. We got a new factory and 10,000 good jobs.

Unfortunately, this was only a dream.

Question: Knowing this country was established on Christian beliefs, should we obey man's laws if it doesn't line up with the word of God in the Bible? Answer: No!

There are several examples of people defying man's authority and doing what God said in the Bible, such as Exodus 1:17-20, Daniel 6:10, Matthew 2:1-12, and Hebrews 11:27.

Presently, the Catholic church and Hobby Lobby have lawsuits against our government pending, concerning contraceptives and health insurance. God bless both of them for standing up for their faith.

Do all of our leaders really want Muskingum County to prosper? Are they willing to take a stand and proudly display their faith? Or, will they sit back and continue to do what they are doing now?

The people of Muskingum County will know the answer to that when we get another new restaurant.

Our leaders should know that along with obedience to God comes persecution (Timothy 3:12).

Maybe I should quit eating cold liver and onion sandwiches before I go to bed.